[romwell]

> A culture raised on overcompressed and pitch fixed productions just won't care about dynamics and good mixing.

I think you are harming your own argument here. A lot of expensive gear and studio time is what created the over-produced, over-compressed, pitch-fixed productions you deplore.

In the less-is-more spirit, a four-track tape machine is all one needs to make a good demo (not even that, really). GarageBand is more than enough for a lot of music - in most cases, problem exists (and is fixed) between the touchscreen and chair.

Now, personally, I haven't found any iOS music software that I'd make music with - but not because of its technical capabilities; it's the UI that gets in the way (and lack of VSTs that I love). But I can absolutely see how great music can be recorded on this platform alone.